Valais, Ardève 1, Jacques Perrin & M.-Th. Chappaz

Viticulture

540 bottles from four vintages (2020 to 2023). Cultivated biodynamically, this plot is much more than just a vineyard: it is a veritable ecosystem. Between the rows of vines, a profusion of wild flowers attracts insects and birds, reflecting a rare biodiversity. On the western side, the neighbouring forest forms a natural boundary, where deer and chamois readily venture – but not without first reminding the winegrowers that nature reigns supreme here. A form of agroforestry ahead of its time, where the vines live in harmony with their environment.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Wild boar terrine • Risotto with porcini mushrooms and aged Gruyère.